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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L505
Social Work (including foundation year)
London Metropolitan UniversityIslington, England
4 yearsDuration
£19,500Per Year (Intl)
£38,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Social Work (including foundation year) at London Metropolitan University. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why study this course? Our Social Work (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) is an alternative route into social work studies if you don’t meet the necessary requirements to enter the standard undergraduate degree. This four-year course has a built-in preparatory year, designed to equip you with confidence and vital study skills, such as essay writing, research and critical thinking. You’ll benefit from an extra year that will help you succeed at undergraduate level, but you’ll graduate with the same award and title as students on the standard three-year course. International tuition fees are £19,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Academic Skills
Introduction to Social Work Practice
Health and Social Care Systems
Human Growth and Development
Social Policy and Legislation
Research Methods and Critical Analysis
Safeguarding and Professional Ethics
Assessment and Intervention in Social Work
UCAS Code:L505
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£78,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £34,000 | £38,000 | £41,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £30,500 | £35,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £34,500 | £49,500 |
UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
89%Student voice
81%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About London Metropolitan University
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